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deteriorating

[dih-teer-ee-uh-rey-ting] / dɪˈtɪər i əˌreɪ tɪŋ /








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“It’s simple. Brand momentum is fading, share losses are building, and sales per foot are deteriorating, driving sharp margin compression,” Jefferies analyst Randal Konik said in a research note on Friday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

But it’s all we have now in an otherwise deteriorating situation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Raman said Bass had failed to act with urgency on the production of new apartments, repairs to deteriorating infrastructure and the exodus of entertainment industry jobs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“The second is a deteriorating fundamental backdrop that has historically included a tightening Federal Reserve and a weakening outlook for earnings growth.”

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The frigid winters and the dry desert­ like conditions of the tundra prevent metals, papers, garbage, and refuse from deteriorating as it does in warmer zones.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George




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